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Cited datasheet search, spec lookups and standards browsing — Hobnob reads PDFs of standards, datasheets and patents and answers with citations.
What's broken today
- ×Datasheets are scattered.
- ×Standards docs are paywalled and dense.
- ×ChatGPT invents tolerances.
How Hobnob fixes it
Datasheet upload
Drop a 200-page PDF, get answers in seconds.
Cited specs
Every claim links to the standard or datasheet section.
Cross-reference
Find equivalent parts across vendors.
Try these prompts
Copy-paste straight into Hobnob to see the difference.
Best AI tools for engineers
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Unlimited cited search. No credit card. Cancel any time (you won't want to).
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Is my data private?
Yes. Hobnob runs in Incognito mode by default — your queries are not used to train any AI model, and Pro/Business plans get zero ad tracking.
Do I need a credit card?
No. The free plan gives you unlimited AI search forever, no card required. Upgrade only when you want Pro Search, Deep Research or larger file uploads.